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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-23
KU-KLUX IN FLORIDA.
A Negro Warned to Leave Green Cove
Springs or Take Fifty Lashes.

A Negro Warned to Leave Green Cove
Springs or Take Fifty Lashes.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 22.-Green
Cove Springs is very much excited over the
fact that ku-klux-clan have ordered negro
named George Brown, an employe of Mr..
Haughton, well-to-do farmer, to leave the
place under penalty of receiving fifty lashes.
Brown got an anonymous letter through
the post office, and showed it to Mr. Haugh-
ton, who informed the best citizens about
the affair, and considerable in
dignation is expressed. Mr. Haughton will
be remembered as having been one Of the
men who publicly condemned the murder
of Grant Connor and the sinking of the
steamer Twilight. and is doing all he can to
ferret out the mystery He has his sus-
picions as to who the ku-klux parties are.
Law-abidng citizens will do all they can to
rid the community Of the law breakers.
Robert Davis, of Chicago, an attache of
the Anglo-American Meat Company, died
here to-day from injuries received some
time ago by a street car running over his
leg.
The Palatka Gun Club to-day accepted a
challenge from the Jacksonville team for II
shooting contest at Pablo Beach Thursday.
Judge Lotion Jones will open tue new
Criminal Court Tomorrow
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oordon's Prohibition Fight.

CALHOUN, Ca, Aug. 22.-Therc was con-
siderable stir here Saturday, mostly among
the colored population. Rev. McCurdy
lcolored), Of Rome, spoke in favor of and
w. A. Pledger (colored) against prohibition.
Each side clniIns that its man made many
votes. The most damaging occurrences to
prohibition was that the negroes came here
under fnise impressions) that they would
have a big time and free dinner. Instead,
there was plenty, but virtually prohibited,
by stipulated price set upon it The
outlook now il that the county will go wet
Col. Wright, Of Rome, is TO speak here to-
day for prohibition
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A BANK CASHIER FLEES.
He Took $500 in Gold and Left a
Shortage of $50, 900.

Shortage of $4,000.
. COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. % A special TO
the Daity Register from Sumter, in this
State, gives full particulars of a defalca-
tion which caused the National Bank
in that place to close its doors
and suspend payment to-day.
Charles Z. Bartlett, the cashier, who has
held that position since the bank was organ
lied in November, 1888, had been speculat-
ing unsuccessfully in cotton futures for the
past two years. 1t has been known for
some time that his books were incorrect, as
be was unable to make a statement of the
accounts between his bank and its New
York correspondent, the Mercantile
National Bank. The directors gave
him until Monday to straighten
out matters or resign Saturday night he
was noticed in the bank, and later was rec
ognizcd ut Florence, where he purchased a
ticket by the Atlantic Coast Line for New
York. An investigation this morning dis
closed the loss of bag containing $500 in
gold. The directors have been in ses-
sion all day, but thus far are unable
To ascertain the extent of the loss, which,
however, is supposed to be between 0,000
and $40, 900. Bartlett's bond is for $50, 900.
The bank is expected to meet all demands
In full by an assessment of 30 per cent, and
to resume business shortly. Bartlett is
about - years old, tall and slender. He
was regarded as above suspicion.
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: PRICE $40 A YEAR.
: o CRNTS A COPY. (
WAR ON THE RED RIVER.
RIVAL ROADS FIGHTING OVER A
RIGHT OF WAY.

Thousands of Men Ready to Take Up
Arms For Pitched Battle at a Mo-
ment's Notice-The Canadian Pacific's
Effort to Stop the Building of the
Red River Road the Trouble.
CHICAGO, Aug. %. John Norquay, a
giant Scotch Greek half breed, Prime Minis
ter of Manitoba, who has been in Chicago
since Thursday, left last evening for To-
ronto, from which point he will proceed Mt
once to Winnepeg, should the signs of a
conflict in that quarter not disappear. To-
day before leaving no said: Eyes, there
may be trouble, even to the extent of con-
iiict of arms. The road undertaken will be
built at the point of the bayoner. The gov.
erment will resist this, suppose. Then
conflict will ensae."
The Times Winnipeg, Man, special says:
"A telegram from Premier Norquay con-
graduates the contractor and government
upon paying no heed to the injunction, and
expects his colleagues to go right ahead and
defy the Canadian Pacific Railway and the
dominion government in the construction
of the road He says he will return ut once,
as the object of his absence from Mani
toba has now been served. At
uttobiiiB VI tne ChDlIlcb COUNCIL neiu tO~udy
it was decided to lay rails and ties, despite
the injunction, and If any forcible resist
ance is made the government will be backed
by 1000 citizens or all that are wanted"
SHERIFF ON THE SCENE.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. %. "A special to the
Erentag Journal from Winnepeg, Man,
says: "A Sheriffs party visited Morris this
morning to serve an injunction ON the grad
ing of the Red River Valley road, but
found the contractors gone. He then
ordered the fence torn down which had been
built along the track, but was only laughed
at He finally left, after threatening every
body concerned with arrest. The grading
Of the line will be completed this week.
NEARLY ALL GRADED.
WINNEPEG, Aug. 22-The grade of the
Red River Valley road, except four miles
near Morris, is practically completed from
Winnepeg TO Boundary, and will be finished
this week 1t is understood the local gov
ernment is fully prepared in case any at
tempt is made by the Canadian Pacific to
stop further construction.
The action OF Premier Norquay, in de-
serting the province at the time when his
presence is urgently needed is condemned
ON every hand
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AN OFFICER IN DISGRACE.
Sealers Drug His Drinks and then Strip
Him of His Buttons.

Him Of His Buttons.
CHARLOTTEsTowN, P. E. l., Aug. o.
The Eaamine, prints the following tele-
gram from Souris: Between sixty and
seventy sail of American fishermen arrived
here Friday night in anticipation of a
storm. The cruiser Vigilant was among
the fleet. About 800 men came on shore
and began indulging in drinking at
the hotels. The chief officer
of the Vigilant, fell i'll with some of the
drinking parties and was drugged. Shortly
after be was seen lying on a pile of rubbish
behind the american Eagle" and while
IN this condition he was assaulted by Amer
ican fishermen, his buttons and bands be-
ing torn off. Neither his rank nor the
insignia of his position protected the un-
fortunate Young man from the jeers and in
suits of the rowdy mob. Collector Foley
wired Capt. Gordon of the condition of
the affair, and Sunday morning the Acadia
arrived ON the scene and Strengthened out
matters, taking the Vigilant away, and re
placing her by the cruiser Critic. The un-
fortunate young officer is very penitent,
crying like child over his mishap.n
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COLUMBUS CRACK SHOTS.
The Griffin Gun Club Defeated by
Their Hosts.


COLUMBUS, Ga, Aug. 22.-The Griffin
and Columbus gun clubs had q shooting
match today at composition and glass balls
Columbus was the victor in both single and
double shots, the score standing: Single
shots, Griffin 40 and Columbus 50; double
shots, Griffin II and Columbus "a;
total, Griffin 101, Columbus 130. The
hest single shots were made by Mr.. Muson
of Columbus, and Mr.. Hammond, of Grit
fin. The Columbus club will give q touina-
ment on Sept. and 8, and will offer many
handsome prizes
Fire was discovered, at O'Clock tonight,
in the two-story brick building of r. Rich,
on Broad street. 1t started in Allen Bros
shoe-shop, but by prompt work by the fire
department was extinguished before any
great damage was done. Some little
anxiety was at first felt for the handsome
rooms of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, which are situated in an adjoining
building, but fortunately no damage was
done, except filling the upper rooms with
smoke.
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RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.
The Czar Declares His Unalterable
Hostility to the Prince.

The Czar Declares His Unalterable
Hostility to the Prince.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 22-It is officially
announced that the government has sent a
circular to the powers declaring that it is
unable to recognize the validity of Prince
Ferdinand's election to the throne of Bull
garia. According to the circular Prince
Ferdinand acquainted the Gar with the
fact of his election, and requested permis-
sion to visit st. Petersburg in order to learn
the Cars wishes before going to Bulgaria.
The Gar replied that the Princes
election would not be recognized by Russia,
and that the Prince could by no pretext
Justify his journey to Bulgaria. The Gar
in conclusion expresses the hope that the
Bulgarian people will coincide with the
Russian views, and not permit fragrant
violation of the Berlin treaty.
The Moscow Gazette says the Russian
circular to the powers regarding Prince
Ferdinand has given great satisfaction
throughout Russia 1t believes Prince
and says that if ne does not leave Bulgaria
Russia will renounce her obligations under
the Berlin treaty, which ''she has always
regarded as a bitter deception after glori-
GUS war"
INDEPENDENCE NOT PROCLAIMED.
PHILIPPoPoLIs. Aug. 22.-According to a
semi-offical statement, Prince Ferdinand's
proclamation has been misunderstood. The
P ince never proclaimed Bulgarian political
independence. He has always been ready
TO respect the Berlin treaty, and does not
desire to encroach upon the Sultans SOW
ereign rights.
NELIDOFF AT BERLIN.
Moscow Aug 22-M. Nelidoff is at Ber-
lin negotiating with the German govern
ment with reference to Bulgaria. 1t is re-
ported that Germany will consent to Rus
sias occupying Bulgaria provided the num-
Der of troops and period of occupation be
previously stated. Russia, however, will
not consent to the restraint.
GERMANY's AGENT RECALLED.
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-The German agent at
Sofia has been recalled and will leave for
Berlin in few days. He has been ap-
pointed Minister at DarmStadt.
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McGlynn and the Hibernians.

NEW York, Aug. 22-The County Board
of Directors of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, of Kings county, met tonight in
Brooklyn with closed doors to take action
about the invitation extended by Division
No. 3 Of the order to DIR. McGlynn
TO deliver lecture under the auspices
Of Division No. 3 on Friday. The session
was a stormy one. The board of directors
had notified the Division of its dsapproval
of the action of the Division, but the MEM
bers persisted by vote of l0S to 90. The
directors adopted resolution to take away
the charter of No 8 and disband it,
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HUMAN MAD DOG.
A Planter Mangles His Wife and
Mother in q Frightful Manner.


LITTLE Rock, ARK, Aug. 20.-Yester-
day morning Milton Cox, respectable and
well-to-do planter living south of here, left
the breakfast table saying he felt i'll, and
was followed to the yard by his wife and
mother He then began TO initiate the
antics of a dog-jumping, barking
and bowling. Springing at his wife
he knocked her down, Bit her with
his teeth and lacerated her dreadfuly.
His mother. attempting to protect the wife,
was then set on and bitten ON the arms and
shoulders. She is advanced in years, and
the assaults on both are likely to prove fatal
The men who finally overpowered Cox were
also bitten, and he was placed in the insane
asylum last night. 1t is stated he was bit
ten by dog nearly year ago, and is now
suffering from hydrophobia
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SHOT PY A WOMAN.
a Negro Meets mn Unexpected Recep-
ton at Anderson.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. ~ special to
the Daily Registcr from Anderson, in this
State, says that Nose Lynch negro,
called at the house of Mrs. Miles
Werner in the absence Of her husband
nnd presented a note purporting to
have been written by Joseph Summers, a
white man with whom the Werner had been
IN litigation instructing him to get certain
papers. Upon Mrs. Weruef's refusal to
produce them, Lynch said he would have
them cor cut her throat" She said:
well, ] viii get them for you, then, rather
than be killed" ''Them" proved 20 he
a double-baireled shotgun. at tue sight
OF which Lynch broke and ran, but had not
gone far when he got load from one bar
rel, and about the time he recovered the
contents of the second were poured into
MN. The negro managed 10 escape, but Is
thought to have been mortally hurt.
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THE roRAccoNIsrsi ESTIMATES.

During the colloquy which followed the
committee stoutly declared the unim-
peachable accuracy of their own estimates,
based, as they were, upon letters from $4,000
or SO, 600 growers, and upon a census taken
by agents of their own, who personally
travelled through the tobacco districts.
The Commissioner and Mr.. Dodge, with
out admitting that the departments report
was Incorrect substantially admitted the
possibility that un over-estimate had been
made, but said that the facts would be
proven by inquiries now i'll progress. A
good deal was said about the letter written
by Mr.. Dodge and published, which assumed
that the present complaint had its origin
with speculators
Mr.. Dodge admitted that he wrote under
the sting of unjust criticism, and that some
of his observations might better have been
unsaid Considerable interest was shown
by the committee in learning who the de-
partments correspondents are.
HOW IT APPEARS TO KENTUCKY.
The committee in the afternoon spent
long time examining the reports of the
State agents and county correspondents.
The estimated percentages for the counties
high as to overbear those from the
counties in which the bulk of
the crop is raised; and thus
the general average was made to appear
greatly in excess of what they claimed to be
the facts They found for Kentucky that
the returns showed a crop of about 81 per
cent of that of last year to which Mr..
Dodge, making allowance in accord
ance with the principles he had
already explained, for underestimates
added 25 per cent. They avowed their con-
viction that no improper motives were
chargeable either to the Commissioner or
the Statistician but enlargedwith some force
upon what they claimed to be the untrust-
worthy reports of the departments cores
pondents.
WHAT THEY ASK.
They asked, substantially, that an official
acknowledgement of their untrustworthiness
be made, but this the Commissioner and
Statistician declined with emphasis to do.
Mr.. Dodge stated frankly his willingness to
admit in an official statement that the reports
now coming in, and the information brought
by the committee, made it seem prob
able that his original estimate of the acreage
was too high, and the meeting adjourned
with an understanding that the statistician
shall again meet the committee and exam
inc its documentary evidence, and that then
an attempt shall be made to agree upon a
statement in accordance with the facts and
satisfactory to both sides.
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More Nows OF the Bear.

WASHINGTON, Aug PA dispatch was
received at the Treasury Department to
day from san Francisco stating that the
w6aling fleet tender Pearl which arrived
at this place yesterday, reports that the
American cutter Bear, which was reported
10 have been lost, had been with the feet
aud cone north at Peint Barrow.
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Killed In a Dive.

PITTsBURG, PA, Aug. %. - William
Sloan, clerk in Chief Of Police Brokawas'
Office, was shot and killed this ,morning by
Paddy McGraw, a well-known character
about town. The afray occurred in a dive
known as "Oyster Paddy" and was tho re-
suit OF an old grudGe
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A Virginia Bank President Dead.

RIcHaoND, Aug. 22.-John L. Bacon,
who has been President of the State Bank
of Virginia since 1851, and who, for more
than 30 years previous TO that time was en-
gagged in mercantile business in this city,
died tonight, aged 70. He was Also Presi-
dent of the Virginia State Insurance Com
pany, and Of the Marshall Paper Manufact.
uring CnupaDy
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CHARLESTON, w. VA, Aug. 22.-On the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad last night
two freight trains collided, about ten miles
above this city, totally demolishing the en-
gines. Two employees were slightly injured
by jumping. Immediately after the collis-
g75 (D0
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A ooWNpoUR IN MEXICO.
Stores and Streets Flooded-Trains
Moving as Usual.

CITY or MEXICO, Aug. 22-The city pre-
sentcd an extraordinary spectacle this
morning owing to the flooded conditson of
the streets. The rain storm of last night
was the heaviest Of the season, and mum
dated many streets rarely flooded Foot
passengers who were out late found them
selves obliged to travel on mems backs
through the heart of the city. and this morn
ing shops were being pumped out. Everybody
is demanding the speedy execution Of tiie
great drainage work proposed, which will
remove all danger Of inundation. Freights
were moving all night on the Central rail
way this morning, and the company havo
plenty OF engineers from the United States.
Large shipments of American cattle are ar
irving mere
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FLoRIDA's ENCAMPMENT.
The Pensacola Contingent to Start
To-Day for Pablo Beach.

The Pensacola Contingent to Start
To-Day for Pablo Beach.
PENSACOLA, FLA, Aug. 22-Maj w. f.
Williams, commanding the Third Battali on
Of Florida State troops, and his staff, con-
sisting of II. H. Thornton, Adjutant, and
DR. Robert w HargIs, Surgeon, accompa-
MED by the Escambia Rifles, of this city,
and the Santa Rosa Rifles, OF Milton, the
two companies comprising the battalion,
leave tomorrow morning for Pablo Beach,
where they go 10 attend the encampment of
State troops.
A LIVELY SCENE AT PABLO BEACH.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug % Pablo
Beach presents quite an animated scene.
The military companies Of the State are ar
irving there 10 take part in the encampment
exercises, which commence tomorrow, and
will last one week. Already Gainesville,
Daytona, Ocala, Orlando, Palatlta and Jack
sonyille companies are on the ground To-
morrow the Escambia and Milton Rifles
are expected 1t is estimated that four or
five hundred men will be in the parade.
Great preparations are being made TO have
II go off with eclat. Gov. Perry is sexpected
ThurSIaU
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Her MaiestY's Agent.

PENSACOLA, FLA. Aug. 22.-Sir Clement
Hill, connected with the British Foreign
Office, of London, is in this city. He is on
tour Of inspection among her Britanic
ma ajesty's Consulates abroad
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Atlantic city's Drowned Bather.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. 22.-The
99ane OF the bather who was drowned at
Longport, near here, yesterday, was DR..
Nalh,niel Archer Randolph, one of the pro
lessors at the University OF Pennsylvania,
ana notN. A. Archer, as before reported.
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New YORK, Aug. q. Cooper Union was
crowded tonight with Socialists, who met
to denounce Henry George and his party
Red flags We're abundant, and the audience
was noisy and violent. The resolutions re-
pudlate George, his platform, and his per-
sonal political machine.
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SEVENTEEN DROWNED.
Ropes on Barge Break, and Throw
People Into the Thames.

LONDON, Aug. GA sad accident hap
pencd during a regatta on the Thames, be-
low London bridge, yesterday. About
thirty -hvo spectators clambered upon a
hay-laden barge; the ropes holding
the t8rpaulin cover gave way, and
all except one of the spectators were
thrown into the river. and about seventeen
were drowned. The water was only 3 feet
deep, but there was 8 feet OF mud under
month
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The Peace Memorial.

LONDON, Aug. 22.-rhe American peace
memorial has been signed by 200 members
of the House of Commons, including MeSsrs.
Chamberlain, Mundella and Trevelyan.
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ZEN DEATHS AT CATANIA.
Iaur Seeks Damages.

PARIS, Aug. q. Deputy Laur has sum
moned Paul de Cassagnac before the courts.
NJ. Laur charges that his character was de-
famed by M. de Cassagnac in connection
with the Boulanger coup d'etat story.
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Louisiana's First New Syrup.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 22.-The first new
syrup from Louisiana cane OF this seasons
crop was received to-day from New iberia.
IL was sold for 75c. per gallon. This is the
earliest receipt on record
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Plenty of Rifles on Hand.

BERLIN, Aug. 22-The rife factories at
Spanden, Erfurt and Dantzic are rapidly
discharging workmen, having almost COM
pleted the orders for repeating rifles for the
army
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killed by a Base RAN.

UTICA, N. Y, Aug. 22.--During a base
ball game given near Poolville, Madison
county, yesterday afternoon, Otto Bronson,
u years Old, was struck on the temple by a
bail aud almost instantly killed
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Cuba's CAPTAIN Genera

MADRID, Aug. 22.-The Gazette to-day
publishes decree cancelling the appoint
ment of Senior Salamanca as Captain
General of Cuba.
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Raavea Recover,no

ATHENS, GA, Aug pr. L. Roaves,
who was shot by I. " Murray during com
mencement, was out riding to-day, and he
is now considered out of danger.
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p,ssians Expelled from Berlin.

BERLIN, Aug. 22-The government has
expelled two Russian families who resided
in the environS of the city
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SARATOGA, Aug. 22.-It rained here to-
day and the races were declared Off The
original programme Of five races viii be re-
opened for Wednesday,
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A Cattle Plague.
Anti-Powderly Delegates.

LONDON, Aug. pa cattle plague is
ravaging in tho south Russian provinces
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SUICIDE TO SPITE A WIFE.
She Refused to Get Up at s O'Clock
to Prepare Breakfast.

SYRACUSE, Aug. @-W. Stanley Day,
of Spencer, Tioga county, who killed him
self yesterday, committed the deed because
his wife refused to get up at 3 O'Clock to get
his breakfast. lie was about 35 years old,
and owned Sl2,000 farm. He leaves a
child. His father hanged himself few
years ago, because the Geneva, Ithaca and
Sayro railroad was built acroes his farm
contrary to his wish
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THE ST. LOUIS DATES.

ST. LOUIS, Aug 22.--Definite informa-
tion has been received that President md
Mrs. Cleveland, and the accompanying
party will arrive here on Saturday evening,
Oct l. The party will remain in ST. Louis
over Oct. 2, 3 and 4, attending the fair on
Monday, Oct 3, and the veiled prophets
ball on the night Of the 4th, and leave at
MIDNIGHT for Chicago
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one New case of Fever.

KEY WEST, FLA, Aug. 22.-One new
case Of yellow fever has been reported
to-day.
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Cleveland Going to Philadelphia

WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.--President Cleve-
land win go tp Philadelphia ON Sept. II, TO
attend the Centennial Constitutional ccl-
ebration. He will probably be accom-
napied hv Mrs CleveIond